Domaine de la Borde Vin Jaune is an extraordinary yellow wine, produced in the heart of Jura from Savagnin grapes. Aged for over 6 years under a veil of yeasts, it offers a brilliant gold color, complex aromas of walnuts and curry, and a dry, powerful, persistent taste. Ideal with aged cheeses and rich dishes.
France - Jura Yellow Wine (Vin Jaune) Savagnin
Domaine de la Borde Vin Jaune - 0,620 lt - 2016 750 ml
153.06 €
Colour
Intense brilliant gold, with amber reflections.
Bouquet
Intense and complex, with notes of walnuts, curry, exotic spices, green apple, dried fruit, hay, and iodized hints.
Taste
Rich, dry, powerful and persistent, with great acidity and minerality, aftertaste of walnuts, spices, and elegant oxidative notes.
Alcohol content
14% vol.
Type of glass
Large white wine glass or specific Vin Jaune glass.
Pairings
Aged cheeses (Comté), creamed poultry with mushrooms (e.g., chicken with Vin Jaune), foie gras, exotic or spicy cuisine.
Refinement
Minimum 6 years and 3 months in oak barrels, under a veil of yeasts (voile).
Vinification
Slow fermentation and aging in oak barrels without topping up, under a "voile" yeast film that protects the wine from oxidation and develops its unique aromas.